I've been looking at getting a saw as a homeowner. To cut up a downed tree, trim branches and cut a truckload of wood now and again for campfires and camping. I've used all sorts of chainsaws over the years, but this is my first electric saw outside of an old corded one we used when I used to build log homes.

I wasn't keen on dealing with maintenance and mixing gas and all that anymore, since I use it rather infrequently and my old saws always seemed like I was maintaining as much as or more time than actually cutting anymore, so I decided to give electric a try.

After going over reviews and looking around I decided on the Dewalt. First off, very easy to use. Put some bar oil in, drop the battery in and go. Tightening the chain is easy, may be that way on all newer saws, but if you can turn on a stove, you can tighten this chain.

I've used it a few times now, and I will never go back to gas powered saws. For my use, it's more than I need even. It's quiet, no fumes, no mixing gas. When I'm done cutting the saw is done moving, when i pull the trigger it's going again. No hot mufflers, I love it.

Last weekend I was cutting a bunch of oak logs for my grandma. i have the 6Ah battery and was able to cut enough to easily fill the back of an F150 on 1 charge. I've used similarly sized gas powered saws for a long time, and they had nothing on this saw.

I would highly recommend this saw. It's a bit on the pricier side, but in the end, it's worth every penny for me. I've attached a pile that I cut with a single charged battery before it was put in the truck. All oak of varying diameters, cut down earlier this year.

I've been looking at getting a saw as a homeowner. To cut up a downed tree, trim branches and cut a truckload of wood now and again for campfires and camping. I've used all sorts of chainsaws over the years, but this is my first electric saw outside of an old corded one we used when I used to build log homes.

I wasn't keen on dealing with maintenance and mixing gas and all that anymore, since I use it rather infrequently and my old saws always seemed like I was maintaining as much as or... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Expensive

Eric Recommends This DeWalt Handheld Product

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Ron R.Ft. Jones, CA

Purchased 3/27/16

REVIEWED

MAY.

31

2016

Another Great Dewalt Product

This is a five-star product. I bought it for my motor-home but use it on my property to take down some trees. I'm very impressed - you might want to go ahead and buy it. You wont be disappointed.

Ron Recommends This DeWalt Handheld Product

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James U.Chicago, IL

Purchased 6/3/16

REVIEWED

JUN.

28

2016

Great Chainsaw

This is a phenomenal chainsaw. You will forget that it is battery powered except when you go to start it - insert battery, pull trigger. It is that easy. It is every bit as powerful as a gas operated chainsaw.

James Recommends This DeWalt Handheld Product

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Jason S.Bloomington, IN

Purchased 7/1/16

REVIEWED

OCT.

25

2016

Great Little Saw

Recently needed to purchase a new saw, and being on a quest to go green, I thought I'd give a cordless saw a try as I can charge with solar panels. I was impressed with the power of this saw, but greatly disappointed with the durability. Was not built for anything beyond the occasional home owner light use. Hopefully someone can build a more durable saw soon, as I really like the idea.